Recent Obituaries
Patricia Brinkley McFalls
Jun 1, 2021
BURLINGTON- Ms. Patricia Brinkley McFalls, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Ms. McFalls was born on July 5, 1947 to James A. and Agnes O. Brinkley in Durham, NC. She worked as a CNA in home health care. Patricia was a very loving and caring person; Her life long love of animals led to rescuing many furry companions...
Paul Thomas Brown, Jr.
Jun 1, 2021
Mr. Paul Thomas Brown, Jr., age 62, of Creedmoor passed peacefully away at home Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Mr. Brown was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1958 to Paul Brown Sr. and Patricia Richards.
He enjoyed spending time working on cars and watching TV with his dog. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and...
Marilyn Kehler
May 31, 2021
Any family of Marilyn Kehler please give us a call at (919) 596-8269 in regards to arrangements.
Sandra Eisdorfer
May 30, 2021
Sandy Eisdorfer, 1930-2021, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel David Greenberg of Ellenville, NY and Mary Miller Greenberg of Minsk, Russia. Her father, despite the multiple jobs he took in order to feed his family, found the time to read to her from Keats and Shelley and Byron, episodes that presaged her life’s great love: the...
Ruth Fisher Riggs
May 28, 2021
DURHAM- Bonnie Ruth Fisher Riggs, 88, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021.
Mrs. Riggs was born on March 21, 1933 to Leroy and Lora Fisher in Sneads Ferry, NC. She loved shopping, horseback riding, and entertaining friends. Ruth enjoyed her business, Durham Optical Company and in her free time going on trips to the coast. Most of all she loved...
Fred Douglas Biddy
May 28, 2021
Fred Douglas (Doug) Biddy went to be with his Lord on May 28, 2021. He was born on Feb. 16, 1932 in Gaston County, NC to Beatrice Robinson and Fred Clarence Biddy.
He graduated from Harding High School in 1950 in Charlotte, NC and attended Lees McRae College before joining the U.S. Air Force in January 1951. After serving a...
James Fletcher Baucom
May 28, 2021
James Fletcher Baucom, 82, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Robings Manor in Brighton.
He was born June 12, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late William R. and Irma (Gunter) Baucom.
On May 6, 1962, James married Carolyn Carlton, in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She survives.
Prior to retirement, James worked for Owens Illinois as...
Ann Clayton Marshall
May 27, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Ann Ware Clayton Marshall, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Mrs. Marshall was born on April 16, 1940 to Wright and Mabel Clayton in Durham, NC. She loved working on her home, especially redecorating, and working in her rose garden. Ann loved music with beautiful voices and going to the beach. She will be remembered as...
Janet Carroll Pickett
May 26, 2021
DURHAM- Janet Carroll Melton Pickett, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mrs. Pickett was born on January 14, 1948 to Garland and Arah Carroll in Johnston County, NC. She was a member of Crescent Baptist Church and worked at Duke University for over 25 years. Janet loved her family and spending time with them....
Otis King, Jr.
May 22, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Otis King, Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mr. King was born on December 25, 1937 to Otis and Clemma King in Vale, NC. Otis was a Golden Glove Boxer, a bowling league, and the Bull City Street Rod Association in Durham. He used to work for Wright’s Machinery, SH Bass...
Jean Ferrell Styles
May 21, 2021
DURHAM – Ms. Waverly “Jean” Ferrell Styles passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 73 in her hometown of Durham, NC.
Jean was born January 11, 1948 to the late Excell Osborne Ferrell Jr. and Bertha Leonard Ferrell. Jean was a 1966 graduate of Jordan High School and attended East Carolina University. She enjoyed a successful career...
Lawanda Gail Rigsbee
May 20, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Lawanda Gail Rigsbee, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Ms. Rigsbee was born on August 9, 1964 to Joyce Ann Switzer in Durham, NC. Lawanda enjoyed crafting and coloring, doing puzzles and crossword puzzle. She loved going shopping. Lawanda was a caring woman who enjoyed spending her spare time volunteering. She will be remembered as a...
Carlton Bryant Green
May 20, 2021
CREEDMOOR- Mr. Carlton Bryant Green, 57, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Mr. Green was born December 7, 1963 to Grover and Margaret Green in Durham, NC. Mr. Green proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Green was a very humble man who showed unconditional compassion and love to everyone. A very compassionate and headstrong man...
Cary Arnold Fletcher
May 19, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Cary Arnold “Butch” Fletcher, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Fletcher was born February 5, 1948 to the late Cary and Mildred Fletcher in Durham, NC. He was a Firefighter in Chapel Hill for 35 years. Mr. Fletcher was an avid collector of watches and knifes. He will be remembered as a loving...
Connie Jo Walker
May 19, 2021
Arrangements are being handled by Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 E Main Street, Watertown, WI 53094.
Shirley McCullough Piner
May 15, 2021
STEM- Mrs. Shirley McCullough Piner, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Mrs. Piner was born on July 27, 1951 to George and Betty McCullough in Spartanburg, SC. She has lived in North Carolina for over 50 years and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Shirley loved going for walks, flowers and plants, and going antique shopping. She...
Christopher James Cunliffe
May 14, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Christopher “Chris” James Cunliffe, 38, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Unexpectedly, he passed from cardiac arrest at his home.
Chris was born on February 3, 1983 in Palo Alto, California. He was the son of James and Linda Cunliffe. He attended grade school in Sanford, NC and later completed his vocational program at JobCorp, specializing in...
Nancy Anne Carrington Markham
May 12, 2021
RALEIGH- Mrs. Nancy Anne Carrington Markham, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Mrs. Markham was born on February 5, 1937 to Ben and Ruby Carrington in West Durham, NC. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she also served as Deaconess, directed the Youth Choir, and taught Sunday School. Nancy worked...
Norma Gail Clark
May 11, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Norma Gail Clark, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Clark was born October 24, 1936 to the late Samuel and Helen Sturgeon in McDowell County, West Virginia. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Clark enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and cooking for her family. She loved taking care of her...
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